The New Zealand Olympic Committee is putting more resource behind the London Olympic Games Team and is calling for a dedicated Chef de Mission more than a year out from the games. Dave Currie has accepted the enhanced position. The announcement comes as Currie resigns from his role with New Zealand Cricket. The need for a dedicated Chef de Mission sixteen months out from the games reflects the New Zealand Olympic Committees commitment to the success of the London Olympic Games Team. Were gearing up to provide the best possible environment for sport and athletes at the Olympic Games, said Secretary General Kereyn Smith. With around sixteen months to go, we need Dave fully dedicated to Olympic preparations. Dave has a proven track record and were delighted he will focus exclusively on delivering a successful team that will make us proud at London. Olympic Ambassador and strong contender for the London Olympic Games Cycling Team, Alison Shanks, says she welcomes the news. Sports and athletes are well into London preparation and its great that the New Zealand Olympic Committee is matching this, she said. To have the Chef de Mission 100% dedicated more than a year out shows the New Zealand Olympic Committees commitment to producing performances in London. Daves experience and approachable personality gives me confidence as an athlete that we have the right people leading us to London. Currie has indicated London will be his last Olympic Games as Chef de Mission, ending a decade in the role which began in 2002 at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. The New Zealand Olympic Committee will launch its London Olympic Campaign on 28th April in Auckland.
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